Insider Report – latest on Gamecocks RB recruiting
With so much discussion lately on the running back position for the South Carolina Gamecocks, we saw fit to give GamecockCentral.com subscribers an update on what is happening at the spot.
In this edition, we dive into some candidates for the 2024 class and where things stand with each.
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— There has been plenty of carryover between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Gamecocks on the running back recruiting front as of late.
Let’s start with one crossover target in Virginia’s Peyton Lewis. South Carolina has long been one of his top schools, but Tennessee seemed to seize more of the momentum a while back and now holds a commanding lead – one I agree with – in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.
At one point, USC was booked for an official visit next month. With UT’s current positioning and Lewis’ timeline (end of May announcement), that isn’t set to happen.
For additional context, here is what our colleagues at VolQuest.com reported on Lewis:
“The truth is, Tennessee has had the momentum there for a couple of months now and he always planned on making a decision in late May. This one is trending hard toward Rocky Top,” said Brent Hubbs in the latest War Room.
— There’s another back on the Gamecocks’ board being recruited by the Vols, too. Arkansas product Braylen Russell – a former Razorbacks commitment – has had an official set for a while to Columbia for the weekend of June 2.
There is, of course, some familiarity here with former UA assistant Dowell Loggains. Baylor is set for one the following weekend. Tennessee also believes it is getting an official later in the month.
Arkansas is still in the game here, although no firm word on an official visit date for them.
Russell has been thought of as a longer shot for USC, but if he follows through with the visit, we’ll see.
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— Florida’s Anthony Carrie remains on the board, and as we have stated, USC wants and needs to sign a pair of running backs in this class.
At this time, we still believe it’s not as likely that Carrie ends up as part of the 2024 crop for the Gamecocks.
That, depending on how things break in the ’24 cycle, is subject to change.
— South Carolina also recently dispensed another new offer at this position for the 2024 class.
Jesup (Georgia) Wayne County’s Matthew Fuller has seen his stock rise during the spring evaluation period, picking up several new offers in the month of May.
The Gamecocks sent out his first SEC tender recently.
The 6-foot, 210-pounder’s head football coach in high school is Jaybo Shaw, Connor’s brother.
It’s believed to be safe to say that Fuller will make a trip to Columbia at some point.
— Let’s close out with more on a prospect that has been a top target at running back for some time: Meridian (Mississippi) product Daniel Hill.
Both public (he’s named USC his leader in the past) and private indications seem to have had USC in a good spot here. There’s no indication that’s changed.
Still, Hill continues to take visits to other programs and entertain other suitors. This is one that the Gamecocks staff will have to continue to battle on for the duration.
The aforementioned Tennessee Vols are slated to host Hill next weekend for a visit, too.
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